Has Atletico Madrid been in touch with Lionel Messi? Coach Diego Simeone denies clearly.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has denied rumors that the Rojiblancos were trying to sign Lionel Messi. “The situation at Barcelona caused the exit. It was tough for our league because Messi has an enormous standing in LaLiga and Barcelona,” said Simeone at the pess conference before the league opener at Celta Vigo on Sunday (5.30pm): “It it is clear that we never spoke to him and did not have the slightest chance of getting him. “
The Argentine believes the Spanish league can be attractive even without Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who left Real Madrid in 2018, and points to the English Premier League. “The Premier League is neither Messi nor Ronaldo and it is still one of the biggest leagues in the world,” he said.
Simeone: Clubs can grow without Messi and Ronaldo
The clubs would even have a chance to benefit from it. “The competitiveness and growth of the clubs without Messi and Ronaldo will make this league competitive. Just like in England, which has neither,” said the 51-year-old.
Messi had to leave FC Barcelona after 21 years after the league’s financial regulations did not allow the Catalans to renew the contract with the six-time world footballer. Messi then signed with Paris Saint-Germain.
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